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Saturday, 7 July 2012

Books, Bags & Tops

If you are a regular reader of my blog then you will know
that a few days ago I banned myself from op-shopping as I was buying waaaaay to
much and I didn’t even have time to wear all my lovely purchases. Well the ban
is over. I lasted 4 days. Pathetic really isn’t it? Oh well, I’m happy enough
on my retail therapy buzz. Although in my defence, I did buy considerably less
than usual. Only two tops, but in saying that tops are probably the thing I
need least..

I headed out yesterday with one of my friends to Newtown; we
did the good old Kilbirne to Newtown route. We visited 5 stores but I only
bought things from two. That never happens, usually with me I am lugging about
6 items up to the counter and hoping I have enough money.. The two stores I did
buy from were my two favourite stores: opportunity for animals and St Vinnie’s.
I got some amazing bargains. In total on everything purchased I spent $14.00
which is nothing! In Vinnie’s I got two books, two bags and a top all for
$9.00. That’s crazy!

I am going to assume if you’re reading this then you have
probably seen the photos above, if so you may have noticed the bizarre titles
of the books. I have a confession. I have no real intention of reading these
books. I bought them purely for decoration my room with. Not looking so intellectual
now am I? I think that there is something beautiful about old books, with their
hard back covers and illustrative detailing.
But that could just be me? I am a sucker for all things old, I just think
they have a charm about them and the quality is second to none. Sorry china but
I don’t think your mass production is that impressive?

Also, just a random little story; as we were heading to Newtown
down the motor way there was a crash. Thankfully I didn’t see anything because
we were too far back but traffic came to a standstill and the motor way was
closed so we ended up having to back up the motor way to the nearest off ramp.
It was totally bizarre? I think that is probably the only time in my life I will
ever experience going down a motor way backwards. I have to admit; it was kinda
fun.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope the sun will come and visit your place soon (: I really like the way you write, it just makes me wanna know more. And about the old books, I think you should read them hehe. You never know. And until then, they'll look great in your room! xx

Those actually are some pretty cool looking books! I'm actually getting married in a couple of months, so I'm actually looking for things like that to use as decorations at my wedding! :) Those covers really are gorgeous.

I seriously love the covers of those books. I buy old books for looks too, so feel free to confess away. Everything you found is lovely and it only makes them better that they were so cheap. Happy op shopping friend.